[blastdad51]

"The sources said the appointment was kept secret to avoid another Israeli assassination attempt."

Are those guys good at keeping a secret or what?!!!!

[MediaMole]

From Haaretz

In principle, Dr. Mahmoud a-Zahar, who was considered Rantisi's deputy, is supposed to head the organization. However, Israeli intelligence officials have learned that a-Zahar has sent signals to fellow Hamas leaders both in Gaza and overseas, particularly Khaled Mashal, that he does not want the top post, and certainly does not want it to be made public.

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Funny how these guys are willing to send kids to certain death, but personally want to live.